Explore Seattle: Phinney Ridge

Phinney Ridge is located on the steep ridge separating Green Lake and Ballard. This quiet, single-family neighborhood is a mix of long-time residents, young professionals and wild animals—the inhabitants of the Woodland Park Zoo, a neighborhood landmark.

The Phinney Community Center sponsors classes and a variety of programs and events. Phinney Avenue, the main thoroughfare, is home to many of the neighborhood’s businesses, some are stops on ArtWalks held the second Friday of the month as well as the annual Greenwood/Phinney ArtWalk in May.